Lebanese keto guide
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Kraydes Provencal
Shrimp Provencal
Succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic-lemon-butter sauce with fresh cilantro. A fragrant and flavorful dis…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Lahm Mashwi
Grilled Lamb Skewers
Succulent cubes of lamb meat, often marinated simply with onion, olive oil, and spices, then grilled to perfec…
6 net8 total2 fibre68 protein70 fat900 kcal
Makdous
Cured Stuffed Baby Eggplant
A classic Lebanese mezze item, Makdous consists of small, cured baby eggplants traditionally stuffed with a sa…
6 net12 total6 fibre10 protein55 fat550 kcal
Rakabet Ghanam Meshwi
Roasted Lamb Neck Platter (No Rice)
Slow-roasted lamb neck, seasoned with traditional Lebanese spices, herbs, garlic, and onion. The meat is tende…
6 net8 total2 fibre75 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Salata Khadra
Simple Green Salad with Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing
A refreshing, crisp green salad made with fresh romaine lettuce, cucumber, sometimes bell peppers, and fresh m…
6 net10 total4 fibre3 protein25 fat280 kcal
Salatat Jibneh Akkawi
Akkawi Cheese Salad
A simple and fresh salad featuring cubes of Akkawi cheese, a mild, slightly salty Lebanese white cheese, combi…
6 net8 total2 fibre20 protein35 fat400 kcal
Sawda Dajaj (Keto Modified)
Sautéed Chicken Livers with Garlic and Lemon
Fresh chicken livers sautéed quickly with abundant garlic, lemon juice, and traditional spices. Traditionally,…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Bayd bi Banadoura
Eggs with Sautéed Tomatoes
A simple, hearty Lebanese breakfast or light meal featuring eggs cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce of ripe tom…
7 net10 total3 fibre20 protein38 fat450 kcal
Deconstructed Artichoke Hearts with Minced Meat
Deconstructed Artichoke Hearts with Minced Lamb & Beef
Tender artichoke hearts served with a rich topping of spiced minced lamb and beef, slow-cooked in a savory sau…
7 net14 total7 fibre29 protein63 fat750 kcal
Djej bil Sanieh
Baked Chicken Tray Bake (No Potatoes)
Chicken pieces baked in a tray with lemon, garlic, olive oil, and aromatic herbs. While traditionally served w…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
Habra Nayyeh
Raw Lean Lamb/Beef
A traditional mezze dish consisting of fresh, very lean raw ground lamb or beef, seasoned with mint, onion, an…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Kabab Badinjian
Grilled Lamb Kebab with Eggplant
Skewers of spiced ground lamb (or beef) patties alternating with thick slices of eggplant, grilled until tende…
7 net12 total5 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Kafta bi Sanieh (No Potatoes)
Baked Kafta in Tray (No Potatoes)
Spiced ground meat (kafta) formed into patties or a layer, baked in a tray with slices of tomato and onion, in…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein58 fat720 kcal
Kousa Makli
Fried Zucchini (No Breading)
Thin slices of zucchini lightly fried in olive oil or butter until tender and slightly golden, seasoned simply…
7 net10 total3 fibre3 protein30 fat300 kcal
Malfouf Salad
Shredded Cabbage Salad
A simple, fresh, and crunchy salad made primarily from finely shredded cabbage, tomatoes, and fresh mint, dres…
7 net12 total5 fibre3 protein28 fat280 kcal
Mfarakeh Kousa
Zucchini and Egg Scramble (with or without Meat)
A hearty and flavorful scramble made with sautéed zucchini, eggs, and often ground meat (lamb or beef), season…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Mloukhieh bi Dajaj (No Rice)
Molokhia and Chicken Stew (No Rice)
A hearty stew featuring finely chopped molokhia leaves (jute mallow), tender chicken pieces, fragrant garlic, …
7 net15 total8 fibre40 protein35 fat550 kcal
Salatat Halloumi Mechwi (Keto)
Grilled Halloumi Cheese Salad
Slices of salty, squeaky grilled halloumi cheese served over a fresh bed of mixed greens, cucumbers, and a min…
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
Samke Bizzer (Baked Fish with Tahini, No Rice)
Baked Fish with Tahini and Pine Nuts (No Rice)
A whole baked fish (often snapper or sea bass) topped with a creamy, tangy tahini sauce, lemon, and a sprinkle…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
Shorbat Lahme
Lamb/Beef Broth with Vegetables
A comforting and nourishing clear broth, slow-cooked from lamb or beef bones and meat, infused with aromatic s…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Warak Enab bil Lahme (No Rice)
Meat-Stuffed Grape Leaves (No Rice)
Tender grape leaves generously stuffed with seasoned ground meat (lamb or beef) and slow-cooked in a tangy lem…
7 net12 total5 fibre40 protein50 fat680 kcal
Farrouj Mechwi
Whole Roasted Chicken with Keto Sides
A tender and juicy whole roasted chicken, marinated in a blend of Lebanese spices, garlic, and lemon, then slo…
8 net12 total4 fibre54 protein75 fat950 kcal
Grilled Meat Salad (Shawarma Style)
Chicken/Beef Shawarma Salad (No Bread/Rice)
A fresh and satisfying salad featuring marinated and grilled chicken or beef, prepared in the style of shawarm…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Kafta Mishwieh
Grilled Ground Meat Skewers
Skewers of seasoned ground beef or lamb, mixed with finely chopped parsley and onion, then grilled until tende…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Khodar Mechwi
Grilled Mixed Vegetables (No Potatoes)
A generous platter of seasonal vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and onions, grilled with o…
8 net15 total7 fibre5 protein35 fat380 kcal
Labneh (Keto)
Strained Yogurt with Olive Oil (Keto)
Thick, creamy strained yogurt, traditionally drizzled generously with olive oil and often garnished with mint.…
8 net8 total0 fibre10 protein28 fat300 kcal
Makanek
Lebanese Mini Sausages
Small, spicy lamb or beef sausages, often pan-fried. Traditionally served with a tangy pomegranate molasses sa…
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Salatat Khiyar bil Laban
Cucumber Yogurt Salad
A refreshing and cool salad featuring finely diced cucumbers mixed with creamy, plain full-fat yogurt, crushed…
8 net10 total2 fibre10 protein25 fat280 kcal
Yakhnet Dajaj w Zaytoun
Chicken and Olive Stew (Keto Modified)
A savory and aromatic stew featuring tender chicken pieces, green or black olives, and often onions, garlic, a…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
Yakhnet Sabanekh bil Lahme (No Rice)
Spinach Stew with Meat (No Rice)
A comforting stew featuring fresh spinach simmered with tender pieces of lamb or beef, garlic, cilantro, and l…
8 net13 total5 fibre35 protein48 fat580 kcal
Arnabit bil Tahini
Baked Cauliflower with Tahini, Lemon & Garlic Dressing
Roasted or baked cauliflower florets, sometimes slightly pan-fried for texture, then drizzled with a rich and …
9 net15 total6 fibre10 protein30 fat350 kcal
Fattoush
Fattoush Salad (No Bread)
A refreshing Lebanese mixed green salad with assorted vegetables, tossed in a zesty lemon-sumac-olive oil dres…
9 net16 total7 fibre3 protein42 fat420 kcal
Galayet Lahme (No Rice/Bread)
Sautéed Diced Lamb with Onions and Tomatoes
Succulent diced lamb or beef (often lamb) sautéed with onions, garlic, and fresh tomatoes, seasoned with commo…
9 net12 total3 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Mfarakeh Zahra
Cauliflower and Eggs Scramble
A rustic and hearty Lebanese breakfast or side dish. Florets of cauliflower are sautéed until tender, then mix…
9 net15 total6 fibre25 protein40 fat480 kcal
Raheb Salad
Roasted Eggplant Salad
A refreshing and chunky salad featuring cubes of roasted eggplant, mixed with diced bell peppers, ripe tomatoe…
9 net15 total6 fibre5 protein30 fat350 kcal
Ras Asfour
Sautéed Beef/Lamb with Lemon, Garlic, and Pine Nuts (Keto Modified)
Tender cubes of beef or lamb, pan-fried to perfection with fresh garlic, tangy lemon juice, olive oil or butte…
9 net12 total3 fibre75 protein75 fat950 kcal
Spiced Minced Lamb & Beef Topping (Keto Lahme bi Ajin Style)
Spiced Minced Lamb & Beef Topping
A savory mixture of seasoned minced lamb and beef, often blended with tomatoes, onions, and a touch of pomegra…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
Baba Ghanoush
Roasted Eggplant Dip
A smoky and creamy dip made from roasted eggplant, blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.…
10 net16 total6 fibre8 protein40 fat450 kcal
Kalaweh bi Debs Remman (Keto Modified)
Pan-Fried Lamb Kidneys with Reduced Pomegranate Molasses
Pan-fried lamb kidneys sautéed with garlic, onions, and a touch of lemon, traditionally finished with pomegran…
10 net12 total2 fibre40 protein65 fat780 kcal
Keto Tabbouleh (Cauliflower Rice)
Cauliflower Tabbouleh
A refreshing and vibrant Lebanese salad, reimagined for keto. This version features finely chopped fresh parsl…
10 net18 total8 fibre8 protein45 fat450 kcal
Kraydes bi Tahini (No Rice)
Baked Shrimp with Tahini Sauce (No Rice)
Plump shrimp baked in a rich and creamy tahini sauce, typically flavored with garlic and lemon. This savory di…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Maghmour (Keto Modified - No Chickpeas)
Stewed Eggplant and Tomato with Onion (Chickpea-Free)
A hearty vegetarian stew featuring tender eggplant, ripe tomatoes, and sweet onions slow-cooked in abundant ol…
10 net20 total10 fibre6 protein40 fat450 kcal
Moutabal
Eggplant Dip with Tahini & Yogurt
A creamy and smoky dip made from fire-roasted eggplant pulp blended with tahini (sesame paste), fresh lemon ju…
10 net15 total5 fibre12 protein45 fat500 kcal
Muhammara (Keto Modified)
Red Pepper & Walnut Dip (Keto)
A rich and smoky dip made from fire-roasted red peppers, ground walnuts, olive oil, and Middle Eastern spices.…
10 net15 total5 fibre8 protein40 fat450 kcal
Bamia bi Lahme (No Rice)
Okra and Lamb Stew (No Rice)
A hearty stew made with tender okra pods and succulent pieces of lamb (or beef), simmered in a rich tomato-bas…
11 net18 total7 fibre35 protein52 fat680 kcal
Hindbeh Bi Zeit
Sautéed Chicory Greens with Caramelized Onions
Wild chicory greens sautéed in olive oil with garlic and often topped with tender, caramelized onions and a sq…
11 net18 total7 fibre5 protein35 fat380 kcal
Kafta Khashkhash (Keto Modified)
Spicy Kafta with Tomato Sauce (No Bread/Rice)
Minced lamb and beef kafta patties, seasoned with herbs and spices, baked or pan-fried and then simmered in a …
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein75 fat980 kcal
Maqloubet Zahra (Cauliflower 'Upside Down' Dish)
Cauliflower and Lamb/Chicken 'Upside Down' Dish
A keto-adapted version of the classic 'upside-down' dish, featuring tender lamb or chicken cooked with perfect…
11 net18 total7 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
Meat-Stuffed Zucchini (Keto Kousa Mahshi style)
Meat-Stuffed Zucchini (No Rice)
Tender zucchini squash hollowed out and generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (typic…
11 net15 total4 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
Msakhan
Msakhan Chicken (No Bread)
Succulent roasted chicken pieces generously seasoned with sumac, slow-cooked onions, and olive oil. Traditiona…
11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein58 fat780 kcal
Arnabit Bil Laban
Cauliflower in Garlic Yogurt Sauce (Keto Modified)
Tender cauliflower florets, lightly fried or roasted, then tossed in a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce infused with…
12 net18 total6 fibre20 protein50 fat620 kcal
Fasolia bi Lahme
Green Bean and Meat Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender green beans and succulent chunks of lamb or beef, slow-simmered i…
12 net20 total8 fibre48 protein48 fat680 kcal
Meat-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Keto Malfouf Mahshi style)
Meat-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (No Rice)
Blanched cabbage leaves carefully rolled around a rich filling of seasoned ground meat (beef or lamb), then sl…
12 net18 total6 fibre50 protein52 fat700 kcal
Mousaka'a Batinjan bil Lahme (No Potatoes)
Eggplant Moussaka with Meat (No Potatoes)
Layers of tender fried eggplant, rich ground meat (beef or lamb), and a savory tomato sauce. A hearty and comf…
12 net18 total6 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
Yakhnet Dajaj bi Fasoolia Khadra (No Rice)
Chicken and Green Bean Stew
A comforting Lebanese stew featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with fresh green beans in a rich, flavorful …
12 net20 total8 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Arnabeet Mekli
Fried Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce
Crispy fried cauliflower florets, often served with a tangy tahini-lemon sauce. A popular and flavorful mezze …
13 net22 total9 fibre12 protein48 fat520 kcal
Deconstructed Chicken Fatteh with Roasted Eggplant
A keto-friendly interpretation of the classic Fatteh. This dish features succulent shredded chicken and tender…
13 net20 total7 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
Felfel Mahshi (Keto Modified)
Meat-Stuffed Bell Peppers (No Rice)
Bell peppers generously stuffed with a savory and aromatic mixture of seasoned minced meat (beef or lamb/beef …
13 net18 total5 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
Samke Harra
Spicy Baked Fish with Tahini-Nut Sauce
A whole baked or pan-fried fish (e.g., snapper, seabass) generously topped with a rich and spicy tahini, cilan…
13 net18 total5 fibre70 protein75 fat980 kcal
Shanklish Salad
Aged Spiced Cheese Salad
A pungent, aged, and spiced cheese (often dried and cured), crumbled and mixed with chopped fresh tomatoes, on…
13 net18 total5 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal